Tree fern
Cyathea angiensis

Family: Cyatheaceae

What it is like

A tree fern. It has about 12 fronds. They are divided 2 or 3 times. The fronds can be 1-2 m long. There are 3 rings of fronds with 4-5 fronds in each. The old fronds drop off. The correct name may now be Alsophila angiensis.

There are about 600-800 Cyathea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. They require abundant moisture and do best in part shade. They grow in open forest often near streams. They are most common in Papua New Guinea between 600-2200 m. They are frost tender.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fronds, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Alsophila angiensis Gepp in Gibbs; Sphaeropteris angiensis (Gepp)Tryon;